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"You are doing a great job, continuing to boost and grow this incredible hobby. I love what you are doing and every time I read your stuff it makes me think 'you go girl!'" - Debra Beagle, www.debrabeagle.com "You took a chance on a no-name kid and really helped me to launch my business into this expanding industry. Your confidence in my product and my business gave me courage to move ahead in the face of adversity and I can't thank you enough for that. You are unlike anyone else I have ever met because you truly have my concerns in the forefront of our conversations and help me to find the right answer that I need, not like other people who just want to sell their product regardless of my situation. You have been a mentor to me and I appreciate you so much." - Joy Knox
"Sue, thank you for everything you do. I can't imagine how much time I would have had to spend researching all this by myself. You made this so much easier!" - Trish Figueroa, CA About Our Customer Service About Our Books:
"If it hadn't been for Sue and her publications, I wouldn't have followed my dream and opened my new scrapbook store. Her books, 'Secrets of Scrapbooking Success' and 'Memory Marketing', gave me the information I needed plus the confidence I was looking for to get started. Her positive and energetic personality enabled me to get out of the negative fear and into the positive 'go for it' attitude. I highly recommend her publications!"- Claudia Small, 7 Minutes Later, Oklahoma City "If you're in the scrapbooking business—as a store owner, a
professional freelance scrapbook designer, consultant or teacher—Sue's book,
Memory Marketing, is
for you. Focusing on publicity, promotions and marketing in the scrapbook
industry, this book is a resource for getting the word out about your business.
Complete with tips, tricks and real-life examples, you'll find Sue's
guide invaluable." - "Hello, I just wanted to thank you first for the two books I just recently ordered and received - Secrets of Scrapbooking Success and Memory Marketing. I have been carrying them with me everywhere I go and reading every chance I get, in the car waiting for my daughter, etc. I am just about finished with both of them and was amazed with the wealth of beneficial information I have obtain from these books. It seemed like I had been researching the internet until I was blue in the face, then one day I hit paydirt and happened across your website. Thanks!" - Pat Riley "I have been around in the scrapbooking business for quite awhile so I wasn't sure if Secrets of Scrapbooking Success would give me new insights - Boy was I wrong! I wish I had read this book years ago because it would have saved me from learning some painful lessons the hard way! "What I really liked about this book was its honesty and the real life examples of people who have been successful at making money with their scrapbook businesses. This book goes over each way to launch a scrapping career (consultant, store owner, teacher, crop planner and more) and explains in detail what is needed and the pros and the cons. The success stories in the book cover a wide variety of experiences and viewpoints and you can't help but feel inspired after reading them! There is straightforward advice and information and also a ton of resources included in the text and in the appendix in the back of the book to give you even more information. This book is a must read for anyone who wants to start (or improve an existing) scrapbooking business and I am so glad I finally got around to reading it." - Katie, Utah
"I wanted to first say 'Thank You' for Secrets of Scrapbooking Success
and Memory Marketing. They were invaluable in helping me to determine
exactly where to direct my scrapbooking and marketing energies! I was able to
determine that a retail store, which I was enthusiastically researching and
preparing to open, was not the best fit for either my budget or my time! I am
grateful to have been spared the potential loss of time, money and energy! I
am now going to attempt to become a Custom Scrapbook Designer. I have created
a website, applied for my Business Name registration with the state, and have
already applied for and received my Vendor's license. Thank you!" -
"As a newer scrapbook store we really appreciate the ideas and insights offered through the various materials available from Fun Facts Publishing. In particular, we have used 'Memory Marketing - How to Successfully Promote and Publicize Your Scrapbooking Business' as well as 'Month by Month Marketing For Your Scrapbooking Business.' "From 'Memory Marketing' we were able to take advantage of the experiences of people who had already traveled down some of the roads of various advertising venues as we put together our marketing plan. We still refer back to it periodically for ideas and suggestions. "My favorite, though, is 'Month by Month Marketing.' It is so important that a business stay exciting and relevant as it is easy to fall into a rut of doing the same old thing, or the same thing others are doing. 'Month by Month Marketing' is FULL of ideas on promotionals, special days to recognize, as well as notable events and occasions. "For example, we took advantage of National Handwriting Day (that we learned of in this book) to offer a special sale on pens and markers. "Whether a new store starting out, or someone looking for ideas on which to put a fresh twist, I would recommend both of these wonderful treasure chests." - Leland K. Zlomke, ScrapMania! The Scrapbook Superstore, MD "Sue, I just read your article in the 3rd Quarter Scrapbook Premier and once again you have done an OUTSTANDING job at giving us very informative and inexpensive ideas to help our business grow. I just LOVE all that you do for us. Thank you and keep up the GREAT work. Where would we be without you? I shudder just at the thought." - Connie Smith, Homespun Memories "Thank-you so much for the fast delivery. I read two of your books in one afternoon. You gave me so much information that I needed. I've already recommended your books to a friend. I know exactly what I need to get started, plus several other ideas for the future." - Deb Brown "Dear Sue, I have finally read the 3 books I ordered from you and they are FANTASTIC! I am so happy that I found your website. I had been surfing the internet for awhile looking for this exact information. It has been worth every penny! I am so excited to get my business started and I know it will be a success. Thanks to you!" - Tessie T., AZ "Love what you do! I was so pleased to meet you Sue, and your husband too, at ACCI. I spent quite awhile looking for your booth, and when I got there, I said to you, 'Finally!' The e-zine is excellent. I got all the books that I ordered at ACCI and love what I am reading. You are like a cheerleader! And a real blessing to me!" - Cynthia Krynock, Co-Owner, Scrapbook Heaven www.ScrapbookHeaven.net "If you read 'Memory Marketing' in conjunction with 'Secrets of Scrapbooking Success: Making Money Making Memories' and visit FunFactsPublishing.com, you will be set! I feel like I have had business training from a "career coach" now that I have read these books." - Katie, Utah "Dearest Sue, I just wanted to say THANK YOU so much for all of your great resources. You are truly an angel in the scrappin' community. A few months ago I purchased both your books and ALL of your special reports. I have read and re-read them ALL many times. They are an invaluable tool for me in my BRAND NEW PUBLISHING COMPANY!! I am in the process of publishing my first book on scrapbooking, and I owe it ALL to you!!!! You are SUCH a great inspiration! The newsletter you send out is VERY informative and full of information that I can use. Thanks again!" - Joli M. Hassing, Scrap Angels Publications "Sue, I just wanted to send a brief note of appreciation for the books I ordered from you. I just started them and they are fabulous. But above and beyond that was your service, you e-mailed me to let me know they had been shipped and when to expect them. How nice! Again, thank you very much." - Kim Strube "I received your books and read them within two days. Not only was the information helpful, but it really gave me the extra push I needed to start my own business. We launch our home demonstration/web catalog business in less than a month and I can't wait to see what happens. Thanks for all your encouragement and inspiration!" - Jennifer Alfaro, Timeless Traditions "Thanks for shipping my order so quickly, I am crazy about the marketing book...You contribute so much to business owners with your work." - Diane Anderson, Founder, Scrap and Spa "Thanks for following up Sue. Yes I did get my order and all of the other wonderful goodies you put in it too! Thank you. I read it cover to cover that night in bed. I will be re-reading it many times I am sure. There are lots of things I didn't think of in there! Thank you for putting it together!" - Karla Holoboff, The Kreative Korner "Sue, you are amazing, period! I'm so motivated and eager to get hooked up with everything you've got out there! Very impressed that you are so personally involved, returning my phone call so quickly...Thanks!" - DeAnne Lupoi, SHOWOFFBIZ Photo Collage Creationz "Sue, I wanted to take this time to thank you for spending time with me and letting me purchase and pick-up your fabulous books. The talk you gave me psyched me up so much. I really look forward to entering this venture. Your books are truly a work of art. I have not left my house without them. I hope I can live up to you. Thank you so very much." - Jennifer, NY "I found [Sue's books] very useful. I re-read them periodically and they always serve to 're-ignite' the flame and re-spark the inspiration. I am also listed as a resource in one of them and I hear from a lot of people who read them. They are always positive and energized too! I believe I have read every book on the subject of scrapbooking business and these are the best on the market." - Sarah Devendorff (FAMED scrapper-for-hire, newsletter creator, instructor, etc. - Thanks, Sarah!!) "Thank YOU very much for writing those books! I have learned so much and am feeling all the more confident that I can become a scrapper-for-hire...Thank you again for your wonderful insight into the scrapbooking world!" - Sue Liacos-Dix "We just celebrated our first birthday and your books were a great help. Thanks for all the information." - Sharon Blackrick, Scrap Happy Inc. "Hi Sue, I wanted to say thank you for including the personal note with my order of the scrapbooking books. I really enjoyed that personal touch. The stickers were an added bonus too! I have started the second book and think they are absolutely wonderful. Very well written and informative...I'm going to refer your books to all my friends and colleagues." - Laura Kennemuth, Editor, The Comforts of Home "Dear Sue, I have been away on family business but finally found time this weekend to open your package and read both books cover to cover. I just loved them and found them both to be very informative. I have decided to take the plunge and begin preparations to set up my web page. I truly appreciate the time you take to keep us all informed and up to date on products and businesses through not only your site but also through your newsletters. Thank you so much for your assistance." - Pattie Salter, Pals Forever Memory Albums "I really look forward to your newsletter! The two books have helped me enormously already....I'm eager for MORE ideas! Keep up the great work....thanks!" - Rachelle, Japan "Hi there! I discovered your site last month & have ordered, received & devoured both books as well as gone back & read all of the past newsletters. Your site, the newsletters and the books are so helpful & inspiring. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge with us. (Incidentally, I was almost more excited about the stickers that you sent with the books than the books themselves! Almost but not quite!) :) Well, thank you again for both your time & for all your help!" - Diana Bukowski, Scrappin' Rabbit "Thanks to you, I think my marketing was quite good! I even wrote a news release which was published! The local TV station was going to do a spot on it as well, but that fell through due to technical difficulties. You definitely were an inspiration to me, Sue!" - Nina Walsh, www.cropalot.com "I received the order in record time and I've had my nose in both the books ever since! I haven't made it entirely through either of the books yet, they are so full of information I've been taking lots of notes! Thank you very much and I'll definitely be stopping by the Web site frequently!" Amy "Sue, What an inspiration your suggestions are to me. I am just getting
started, and I am so happy to have heard about this site. (Proving the point
made in your book--word of mouth is the best advertising!) I plan to share your
site with all my recruits, and recommend that they purchase a copy of your
books. Thank You, Karen "Thank you so much for this awesome resource you are providing! I am recommending all of my downlines read your books so that we can get our business booming! Thank you!" "These books are fun, easy to read, and informative. You did a great job - keep writing!" - Alison "I really love your site, and I always recommend it, along with your books, to others when I see them asking for information on scrapbooking businesses." - Tara Inghram, Absolutely Tara Designs "I LOVE your books! After checking into the cost of advertising in the prime periodicals, discouragement was setting in until your book arrived with such wonderful ideas!" - Nina Walsh, www.cropalot.com "Thank you so much for Memory Marketing. It couldn't have come at a better time. The owners of the LSS where I teach and work part-time are moving into a new store (double the space) and I showed them the many neat ideas you have for marketing a new store. They should have a super grand opening with the help from your book." - Deb "I got my books and I couldn't be happier! Thank you so much. Trouble is, I have so many ideas now, I don't know where to start! What an enviable problem to have. Many thanks for such inspiration!" - Ann "I just opened a store in NC. I bought both your books and sucked them up for information in the early planning stages." - Rose "Memory Marketing is truly inspiring and wonderful! Talk about great useable and doable information! I've read it through 3 times and it is now full of pink and yellow post-it notes!" - Kathleen, NJ "I want to thank you for the wealth of information in the 2 books I purchased from you. I've started on Memory Marketing and let's say I can't put the highlighter down! Such good info in there. Helpful for any business." - Renee "I am anxiously awaiting my copy [of Memory Marketing]! Secrets of Scrapbooking Success was so helpful to me that I can't wait to start using Memory Marketing. [Secrets...] has inspired me to self-publish a book of poems and quotations suitable for use in scrapbooks. Thanks for the inspiration!" - Susan, SC "I just wanted to let you know that 'Secrets of Scrapbooking Success' is an excellent book! I am thinking about starting a home-based business with my scrapbooking talents and your book has given me the confidence to do it. It is a well written book with a lot of ideas and information. I'm glad I purchased it!" - Lynn, NY "Thank you for the books. We are reading them like bibles!" - Vicki "I bought 'Secrets of Scrapbooking Success' and found it really informative. Thanks a million for writing it!" - Paula "I am starting my S40 business & don't know what I would do with out all the great information that I have gotten from the site & books." - Terisha Friedmann "Seriously thanks, you have a different approach to your customers and I
thought you should be told about how great I thought that was. "I was pleasantly surprised to receive your package this morning. Talk about FAST. I'm getting to grips with all the information--talk about INFORMATIVE! Thank you very, very much." - Lorena "Sue, Just a quick note to express my appreciation for all of the expert advice you provided us during your seminar. You were especially helpful and more importantly, a pleasure to deal with. Too often nowadays, the idea of developing a relationship with your customers is a forgotten part of business. I'm so glad to discover that there are still professionals out there who haven't forgotten how to make a customer feel special...If my business is half as satisfying as the superior service you provided, I will be extremely happy with my entrepreneurial experience." - Michelle Griffith "Dear Sue: "Thanks for always responding to email. With all that you do, I don't know how you keep up. I am so impressed. You are obviously a good business woman." - Joanne "Sue, Yes, I did receive my books and I am slowly getting around to reading them. Since I haven't gotten too far into my reading I have to say my favorite thing about this purchase is the terrific customer service!!!!! You are wonderful...the handwritten note and then a follow up email...how nice!!!!!! Thank you! - Chellie Krajnak Comments From Other Message Boards:
"Sue!!!! Wow, I feel like I'm in the presence of a celebrity~ What your books
have done for me I cannot tell you in words. Thank you, thank you
for writing your books and for being my personal (though silent) mentor! I have the greatest confidence and it comes from your
enthusiasm and positive energy. Keep influencing lives, Girlfriend!!" -
Marilyn
Question: What is one thing for your scrapping for others business that you
wish you'd done sooner? "A great place to start is with Sue DiFranco's book called Secrets of Scrapbooking Success: Making Money, Making Memories - The Definitive Guide to Turning Your Passion Into Profit. You can order the book from her website at www.funfactspublishing.com. Also, subscribe to her bi-weekly e-zine. You will find it to be an invaluable source of information - I prefer to call it a "goldmine of information" for my scrapping4others business!! :O) I also find TONS of ideas on there for my Scrap in a Snap business. It's just a great site for the scrapping entrepreneur!!! Anyway, Sue's book is the best place to start! And no, I don't get paid to say that! LOL I just think her books and reports are WONDERFUL!!!!!! :O) - - Laurie Cross
"I AGREE!!!
It's refreshing to see someone dedicating her time to helping people starting
their businesses, and all the information is FREE. It seems that the
"customer service" part is missing in a lot of businesses out
there--Sue, you're doing a great job. No wonder your books are #1 and #2
on Amazon in their category!! Keep up the good work!" - Caroline
Meisel, My-Memories
"I completely agree with Laurie! I bought both of Sue's books and her report on Scrappers-for-Hire. What a wealth of information! I too have no "ties" with Fun Facts Publishing, just a fan of someone who finally put it all in a book." - Renee Milbourne "I would recommend you go to Fun Facts Publishing and order the books Secrets of Scrapbooking Success and Memory Marketing by Sue DiFranco. They are great for the person looking into this business. Also, Sue is great at answering emails if you have questions about anything in the books!" Patty "Most of you are probably already aware of this Web site, but if you aren't, you should be! www.FunFactsPublishing.com This is a VERY informative site and I LOVE the Memory Marketing book! This month our business is featured In the Scraplight at this site. I am signed up for her newsletter and I use something out of it every single week!" Antuanette "I love your newsletters -- it has helped my small business grow tremendously -- to the point where I'm going from a home-based and online retailer to a true brick and mortar store in the next couple of months!! Thanks so much!" - Sabina "Dear Sue, "I would like to thank you for featuring my store in your newsletter last
year. Several customers have come in because of the article and I even had a
long lost friend find me by doing a search and finding your article. Having that
article on your web site, encouraged me to start my web site and it has been
going great. I have enjoyed getting your newsletters." "I just wanted to write and let you know how much I enjoy receiving your newsletter. Our entire staff here reads it and is impressed by the information and organization of the newsletter." - McKane, Scrapbook.com "I have been all over your Web site. Once again, so much valuable information! Every morning I print out another one of your archived newsletters to put in my notebook." - Trish Figueroa, CA "Your site is amazing. I have filled a binder with your info. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!" - Leslie E., MI "Great website! I am thinking of going into the scrapbook industry and this inspirational and informative website was just what I was looking for. Thank you." "I LOVE this site! I only sell on ebay, but I've learned so many little tips and tricks to make my auctions more successful! Thanks!!!" - Nadia, NJ "I absolutely LOVE this site! As a teacher, it is an invaluable tool. Thank You!" - Mary Ann, NM "I love your site. It's very informative with lots of free information. Seeing what you already offered, I knew it was a good investment to pay for more information! Great job, and THANK YOU for offering this!!!" "Sue, I just treasure your articles. You truly inspire people with your common sense words of wisdom. I wish you nothing but continued success." - Vicki Molzan, Eyelet Factory "Just a quick not to say I love your website and I have shared it with all of my friends. I have found it to be a valuable resource." - Stacy "Dear Sue, I think your site is great!...Last week I went to the Small Business Administration and a woman there found your site on a search and emailed it to me yesterday. So I ordered two of your books! Thanks for your help, you are doing a wonderful thing!" - Heather B. "It wasn't until today that I realized I should have been here all week - you've literally done all the work for me - what a great thing you are doing to support so many fellow scrappers in helping us to follow the right "roads" to ensure success in growing and maintaining that growth for ourselves. It's a gift really, so since my new years resolution this year is to appreciate and associate myself with the people that mean the most to me - and to tell them each opportunity I get just how much they are appreciated. SO KNOW THAT YOU ARE APPRECIATED BY ME!!" - Shannon Cook "This is the best scrapbooking website that I have ever found! I am a future scrapbooking business owner and this is just what I was looking for! Thank you so much." - Lisa "This is the BEST newsletter in the industry. If you don't already get it, you should sign up." - Melinda Elliott "Thank you so much for including Scraplets & Croplets(tm) in your latest issue! The traffic generated by your newsletter has been quite impressive! I just wanted to let you know that we think you're doing a wonderful job and providing a fantastic service for the scrapbooking industry, both with your e-zine and with Industry Insider specifically!" - Shannon L. Freeman "I think your newsletter really hits the 'scrappin' spot for new business owners. Thanks for all your hard work!" - Katrina Hogan, TX "I'm only about 10 min 'old' with you & am delighted to have stumbled onto this site and wealth of info. No suggestions at this time, other than KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!" "I love your site! It has been so helpful and informative. Just when I think it is the best--it gets better! Keep up the great work!!!" - Michelle, MA "Thanks for this site!! I am looking at opening a scrappin' shop... your site will be very helpful during my venture." "I have just joined your e-zine and loved every minute I have spent reading back issues." "I have been planning to start my own scrapbooking business for several months now & am just starting to get things off the ground. I just found your website & am so excited about all the possibilities! I can't wait to get my books!" "Just wanted to let you know that I love your Web site. Fantastic ideas! I've ordered one book .. so far! I think it is fantastic that you "share" your articles with us too!!! Good luck to you in your future scrapbooking endeavors!" "Thank you for the juicy newsletters you write with the latest info. I always get several new ideas!" "I just found your site. What a goldmine of information - thank you, thank you, thank you! I think you must have been heaven sent! All of the things I've been needing to know and more!" "Just in time - I FOUND YOU! I was about to 'throw in the towel'...now there's hope! Thank you!" "I just really appreciate the help that I have found here on your site. I am extremely impressed with the amount of helpful information that I found here. I have not found another site that has been as helpful as your site...ever. I think you have a great thing going here and I plan on checking back often." "Thanks so much for a fantastic newsletter! It is by far the most informative and helpful of any e-mail newsletter I've received. I'm just starting out on my business venture, and I think your newsletter and web site will be invaluable to me. Thanks again :-)" - Megan "THANK YOU!!!! I've been thinking about starting my own business for a while now & had no idea what to do. Thanks to your web site, I have direction! Thanks a million!" "What a wonderful resource I have found! My shop opens in a week. You are like a newfound friend!" "Thank you for your weekly tips. I just opened up a store 3 weeks ago, and was reminded about press releases from your site. It worked! Thanks!" "This site looks fascinating. I am so glad to have found you. I am starting my own scrapbooking-for-others business and can't wait to dig into this info!" "LOVE LOVE LOVE your site! I am so excited about it! I feel like this is a goldmine of information for my business! Thank you!" "WHAT A DISCOVERY! Just in time, too. I am opening a store in May. Thanks!" "I am just beginning as a scrapbook business owner. I read through your entire site and found it very informative." "FINALLY! A site for the scrapbook business owner! You're the best!" "I find your e-zine very informative and helpful! Keep those ideas coming!" "Just wanted to say how much I love your site. It is so informative!" "I am so glad to finally see a site devoted to scrapbook businesses! I know there is money to be made in this industry and I love scrappin'!" "So happy to find this site! I will pass it on to others. Thank you so much for sharing your information!" "First of all, thank you for your Web site. Finally found a site that caters to the scrapbooking business!"
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